What to know

• The Financial News from South Korea reports January 23, 2025, as the launch date.

• Tipster Max Jambor suggests January 22, 2025, for the Galaxy Unpacked event.

• Leaker Yogesh Brar confirms a second-half January 2025 launch window.

The launch date for Samsung’s S25 series has sparked discussions due to varying reports from multiple sources. FNNews, citing industry sources in South Korea, points to January 23, 2025, for the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco.

Adding to the timeline discussion, well-known tipster Max Jambor suggests January 22, 2025, as the launch date. An X user named pnk505 presents a different timeline, suggesting Samsung might start pre-orders as early as January 5, with the actual launch following in the third or fourth week of January.

The date discrepancy between January 22 and 23 likely stems from time zone differences between San Francisco and South Korea. When it’s January 22 in San Francisco, it will already be January 23 in South Korea.

Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed any specific date yet, though their Q3 earnings report does verify an early 2025 launch. The timing aligns with their plans to debut One UI 7 with this flagship series, making the January timeframe highly probable.

The launch event will take place in San Francisco, maintaining Samsung’s tradition of hosting major launches in the United States. This global event will likely mean simultaneous availability across major markets, including India.

You can expect design refinements across the series. The Galaxy S25 and S25+ will sport rounded corners, while the Ultra model adopts a sleeker profile. All devices will feature slimmer bezels, providing more screen real estate without increasing the overall phone size.

The phones will debut with Samsung’s latest One UI 7 interface, built on Android 15. While Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed the launch date, the timing makes sense given their announcement that One UI 7 will premiere with their next flagship series.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with its potential upgrades, including an improved ultra-wide camera that could jump from 12MP to 50MP. The device maintains its premium positioning with the familiar 200MP primary sensor and advanced telephoto capabilities.

Samsung’s commitment to AI continues with the S25 series, as the company plans to enhance its Galaxy AI features. These improvements aim to deliver more intuitive and powerful AI capabilities directly on the device.

The global launch in San Francisco suggests simultaneous availability across major markets, including India. While pricing details remain under wraps, Samsung’s track record indicates the company will maintain competitive positioning in the premium smartphone segment.